Beauty Things I Suck At

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Hey my lovelies, hope you are all well and ready for the weekend! I now have a whole 10 days off work so I intend to make the most of it, I'll also fit in a few blogs posts too. Today I wanted to do the 'Beauty Things I Suck At' post. As much as I love makeup and all things beauty I am not a pro by all means and there are some things I am not very good at all! Here is my list of beauty related things I am totally useless at!

Liquid Eyeliner.

I am so terrible at applying liquid eyeliner to my lash line. Its actually embarrassing how bad I am. I really don't understand how some people can do it so easily. The amount of times I have watched people do it and thought, 'oh that doesn't look too difficult' and then tried it myself. Nightmare! I pride myself as someone who has a pretty steady hand but give me a liquid eyeliner and I turn into a shaky mess. My line goes all over the place and just looks awful.

Applying False Eyelashes.

Grrr these just wind me up no end. I love false eyelashes and think they look great on a night out and I am lucky enough to have a make up artist as a sister who can apply them like a dream. However when I do them myself.. disaster! I just can't seem to do it. Its not from lack of trying but I either place to far away from my lash line or I get the glue everywhere! I think I am just too kack handed to actually pull it off. Its super frustrating and I think I will just continue to ask my sister for help!

Apply Fake Tan.

Luckily I am not one for applying fake tan all the time as its just a lot of bother and effort to be honest. However it would be nice to be able to apply it now and again and get a flawless finish. When I have in the past its just gone all streaky and I can never seem to get the back of my arms and legs even or anything. Its just so difficult! How on earth do people actually do this on a regular basis?

Give Myself A Proper Blowout.

How gorgeous does it look when people leave the hair salon with lovely big bouncy hair? Can I recreate it myself? No way! I dry my hair with a hair dryer all the time and I cant seem to use one hand for the brush and another for the hairdryer.. Does anyone else have this problem or is it just me? 

So there you have it, my list of what I am totally useless at. Do any of you find the same things difficult? For those of you who don't, any tips? If you haven't done this post yet then it would be great to give it a go. :)

Kisses

Luci xo

June Glossybox

Hey ladies. Hope you are all well and that your week is going quickly so far. I have one more day at work tomorrow and then I have ten whole days off! I am so excited, I really feel as if I need some time off. It will be very well deserved! Anyway, its that time of month to tell you about what I received in this months Glossybox. Now I will be honest, this wasn't such an amazing one for me this time around and I do feel like you get that a couple of times throughout the year with these boxes. Some are amazing and others just don't hit the spot. This is what I found in mine...

Q Body Spray. I'll start with the things I liked the most and this was one of them. It doesn't actually cost a lot to repurchase which is good and the smell is lovely! It has a lovely floral scent to it and its almost a refreshing smell. I really like it and because the spray is so fine, you don't feel as if you are spraying too much. I actually really liked this product.

Figs and Rouge 'Coco Rose' lip balm. I was pretty excited to see this in my box as you can't go wrong with a lip balm and the packaging is really cute! It also claims to be more than just your average lip balm. You can use it on your cuticles, elbows and knees, tame eyebrows and even add a little sheen to your eyelids. Its a multi purpose balm basically. I think this is something I'll pop in my bag and then I will always have something to use!

Monu Professional Skincare Hydrating Moisturiser with SPF15. I have a ridculous amount of moisturisers but I am always up for giving another one a try. This one sounds super hydrating and I like the sound of this soft focus technology which claims to blur imperfections and correct skin tone. Would be amazing if it can achieve that. It also has SPF15 which I think is quite important when purchasing a moisturiser. This product will have to pretty amazing if I was too repurchase it myself though as its nearly £30 for full size!

Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse OR. Okay, this might sound really bad but I have never even heard of this brand before, let alone the product. It does look pretty interesting and I'll be sure to give it a try but I'm not sure why anyone would pay the full size price of £34. It seems quite a lot for what it is. Its basically a multi purpose dry oil which can be used on your face, hair and body as either a illuminator, a face spray or something to strengthen and hydrate hair. I might change my mind once I give it a go. I'll have to wait and see! On the plus side, the smell is amazing! Very 'summer in a bottle'. 

Paul Mitchell Curls Leave in Treatment and Ultimate Wave. I wasn't that impressed when I saw these two little tubes in my box mainly because my hair isn't actually curly at all. I love to curl my hair with a curling iron to create soft waves and I love that 'beach waves' look but I'm not sure how well these two will help me achieve that. It takes ALOT to make my hair curly/wavy so will be interesting to see how well these work. I'll keep you posted :).

Overall, maybe not the best Glossybox I have ever got but it wasn't a total disaster. There are a few products I think I could try out and possibly fall in love with, I'll just have to see. Did you get Junes Glossybox? What did you think of the products this month?

Kisses

Luci xo

Holiday Presents

Hey everyone! Today's post is just going to be a quick one on a few little goodies my sister brought back from Barcelona for me. I was really surprised as I didn't expect to receive anything like this. I was super happy and it made the fact I have yet to experience some decent sunshine not nearly as bad! :) 

So both gifts were from Sephora. I didn't even know they had a Sephora in Barcelona but apparently they do (so can we hurry up and get one in the UK too please?). First up are these really cute body washes. I did get four but I have already tested one out. I used it as bubble bath and it seriously made a lot of bubbles! So I guess this product can be used for different things. The scents I got were 'toffee' which is the one I already tested out, 'vanilla', 'strawberry' and 'peony'. I just love them and think it was such a lovely gift idea.

The other present she bought me was this tinted lip balm which is amazing! Its a gorgeous pink which looks gorgeous on the lips but is still quite subtle so it could be worn whenever and not look 'too much'. It is also super hydrating which feels lovely and I can wear this for quite a long time without my lips feeling dry or needing to reapply. So impressed! 

She also bought me two rope style bracelets which I didn't take a photo of (sorry!) and they are so cute! So a huge thank you to my sister! I love all my presents and they were such a surprise too. :)

Does anyone else like getting little gifts when people go on holiday? Have you tried any of these Sephora products before? What did you think?

Kisses

Luci xo

MAC Lipstick | Flamingo

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Hey ladies! Hope you have been enjoying your weekend so far. Weekends are over way too quick don't you think? If only week days were the same! Anyway, todays post is on a new MAC lipstick I purchased the other week. Its from their 'All About Orange' collection which I think has a fantastic selection of shades but I finally settled on 'Flamingo'.

I think Flamingo was released in a collection last year but I never managed to pick it up, this time I was lucky! Its basically a gorgeous milky pink with a hint of coral to it. Its stunning shade and because it is a lustre (which happen to my favourite finish) it isn't chalky and still moisturising. As far as lustres go, 'Flamingo' has more colour pay off then your standard lustre lipstick but is still gives a natural sheen. I love it so much! 

It's definitely going to be one of my favourite pink shades I own, purely because its a nice every day yet summery kind of shade. Unfortunately I do think it is now sold out on the MAC website but you may still be able to get hold of it in the stores.

Have any of you tried any of the products from the 'All About Orange' collection? What did you think?

Lots of love

Luci xo

Shopaholic Tag

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Hey everyone! I have been meaning to this tag for a while and finally had the chance to do it. I am a huge shopaholic and thought this would be the ideal tag for me. So here goes!

How old were you when you realised you were a shopaholic?

Since forever? I know that sounds pretty crazy but for as long as I can remember I have loved shopping and buying new and pretty things. When I was younger I would walk into a toy store and immediately find 20 different things that I loved and felt that I needed. Im exactly the same now! I just love looking few new and exciting things to buy!

How do you feel after shopping, and do you have any weird habits you do after shopping?

I feel fantastic after a successful shopping trip. There is nothing quite like that feeling you get when you have lots of shopping bags filled to the brim with lots of pretty, new things. I just love it. Sometimes if I know I have gone a little crazy, I do feel a little guilty that I spent so much but that soon goes because to me, its worth it. I guess the only thing I do when I finish shopping is putting everything away as soon as I get in. I like it to all be put in the right place.

What are your top 5 favourite stores to shop at and why?

Ooooo tough one! Well for clothing I would say Topshop (thats a no brainer) and Zara because you can nearly always find something in one of their stores. As for make up I would say MAC because its my all time favourite and who doesn't like spending hours in department stores like Selfridges? I love it in there even thought I often get distracted looking at all the gorgeous things I can't afford. Lastly I would say Victorias Secret because I love every single thing in that store. Their lounge wear is a-maz-ing!

What item do you have the most of in your closet?

Well depends on the time of the year. In the winter I have so many pairs of jeans and jumpers its actually unreal! However in the summer I am stocked up with shorts and T-shirts. It changes a lot!

Whats the most you have ever spent on one shopping trip?

Ummm a lot? If I go up to Oxford Street I can normally spend up to £200?

Do you ever experience shoppers regret?

Very rarely. I tend to only buy things I know I am going to wear or use. I would never buy something for the sake of it unless I literally feel like I can't walk away, which has happened occasionally with pairs of shoes. Sometimes I do buy make up products that I don't really use all that often which I have spent a fair bit on but I would never say I regret buying them. How are you supposed to know if you like something without trying it?

What was something you regretted buying?

Shoes.. I went through a phase of buying lots of heels and I don't actually wear high heels all the much unless I am going out so I don't know why I felt like I needed so many? Thats probably something I regret spending so much of my money on.

What is your favourite thing to buy?

Make up first and for most because there is always something I need or want to try and nail polishes because there are always new shades that I haven't had. As for clothing I would say I buy a lot of jumpers in the winter. I can easily end up with more then I can wear and rings.. I love buying rings!

Do you buy the same items in different colours?

Yes! All the time! If I find something that fits like a dream such as Topshop jeans, I'll purchase them in other shades too and I find casual, plain T-shirts are worth getting in several colours because they are so practical. You never know when they might come in handy.

Do you ever use dressing rooms?

Yes! Its all part of the excitement. trying lot of different things on and seeing which looks the best. Tops are pretty easy but I find jeans or shorts vary in size in every store so it makes sense to try them on. As far as dresses go, I always have to try them on. Being only 5'3", some are just ridiculously long on me so that is a must.

Do you prefer to go shopping alone, or with others?... and who is your favourite shopping buddy?

I prefer to go shopping with someone because I like to get different peoples opinions and you can really make a day of it, like going for lunch midway through or get a drink. My sister would be my favourite shopping buddy as she knows exactly what I like and what looks good. She is also really blunt and honest so I know if something looks rubbish on me. I do tonnes of online shopping though so I guess thats shopping alone...

If you could go shopping with a celeb, who would it be and why?

Probably someone like Kate Middleton as could you imagine the sorts of shops you would get to visit? It would be amazing! Ooooo or Victoria Beckham because she always looks amazing and I might get to meet David Beckham at the same time.. bonus! :)

Whats your favourite treat/snack/drink during or after shopping?

I always have a bottle of water in my handbag so I always have a drink on me and we would normally stop of somewhere and have a nice quick lunch to rest our legs before carrying on. Occasionally maybe getting a pizza afterwards?

What is something you have always wanted to buy but never had the money to do so?

A designer handbag without a doubt. When I walk into Selfridges and see all those gorgeous leather handbags lined up I just fall in love. I would love love love to own a designer handbag but I can't see how I would ever have enough money for one, unless I marry someone super rich...

If you had £1000 to spend on anything you want, what would you splurge on?

A designer handbag? Or lots and lots of make up and make up brushes? Ooooo or maybe put it towards a trip to New York? That way I could save up some money and do some shopping over there. I think that is exactly what I would do. :)

Are you a proud shopaholic?

Yes! Absolutely! :)

Now I tag all of you to do this tag. I would love to see your answers. If you have already done it then leave a link to your page below. :)

Kisses

Luci xo